Read together
On the first morning, children learned to shake hands and say hello. Some whispered
goodbye too early and had to practice again with a smile.
"Meet me at the table," said a tall friend. "Tell me your name, then we can play."
A tiger poster watched from the wall above the tv shelf. Names bounced around the
room like a soft game.
They shook hands once more, sat at the table, and drew. Hello felt brave. Goodbye
at the door felt friendly, not final. Friends, play, names — a small start that
made the whole class feel ready to meet again tomorrow.
They spoke once more to be sure every word felt clear and useful.
Talk about it
Reflection
What did the children do when they met, and where did they play?